by Liz Flanagan In this blog I’ll explain how it felt to end a series I’ve been writing for nearly ten years! And where the idea came from to have previous child characters returning as grown-ups… The Pirate’s Dragon is the final book in the trilogy that began with Dragon Daughter, which I started writing … Continue reading Ending a Series with The Pirate’s Dragon
Written by Logan Macx Published by Walker Books I like nothing more than discovering a new book series, so when I discovered Swift and Hawk, I couldn’t wait to dive in. I was lucky to have book one and two to read and I couldn't wait to get going. Book 1- Cyberspies When their families … Continue reading Swift and Hawk Series
Written by Jenny Pearson Published by Usborne Jenny Pearson has this gift of writing stories that deal with hard subjects, she also has a gift of doing this in an amazing way. The first book I ever read of hers was The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates. I adore that book and everytime I … Continue reading The Boy Who Made Monsters
Written by Gary Northfield Many moons ago when my oldest was in primary school they had an up and coming author by the name of Gary Northfield, and he was promoting his new book called Julius Zebra. As a parent who has always put reading first we sent some money into school with him to … Continue reading Leif and the Unlucky Viking
Written by Helen Peters Published by Nosy Crow WW2 is now generally studied in Year 6 of primary school, and to help the children experience and understand what life was like they turn to authors such as Phil Earle and Lesley Parr to help the children understand. These two authors have between them written some … Continue reading Friends and Traitors
Valentine Crow & Mr Death Written by Jenni Spangler I belong to the Primary Book Club on Twitter, and every month we read the same book and ask the author questions. A couple of months ago the book we were going to be discussing was Valentine Crow & Mr Death. Unfortunately I never got round … Continue reading Chapter Book Must Reads – February 2024 Part Two
Written by Phil Hickes Published by Usborne on 1st February 2024 Helen (@HelenByles) There are some authors that guarantee a great book. Phil Hickes is one of these. Welcome to Shadowhall Academy, where spirits haunt the school halls. heard a tapping noise, right by my head. Like there was someone in the wall trying to … Continue reading Shadowhall Academy : The Whispering Walls
There’s nothing I like more than a book series. You are able to invest in the characters and they become friends. The House at the Edge of Magic is one of my favourite series. The House at the Edge of Magic (Book 1) Written by Amy Sparkes. Nine is an orphan pickpocket determined to escape her life in the … Continue reading The House at the Edge of Magic Series
Someone is Watching You Written by Tess James-Mackey Published by Hodder I was delighted when I received a proof copy of this book. It came with a red envelope with instructions saying only to open it when I got to the twist in the book. So I jumped straight in and discovered a modern YA … Continue reading Diving into some YA – February 2024
The Legend of Ghastly Jack Crowheart Written and illustrated by Loretta Schauer Children spend a lot of time asking for spooky and scary stories, so this will be perfect for them. For Lil, life at the Squawking Mackerel inn couldn’t be more miserable. She's tasked with the sloppiest, grottiest jobs and picked on at every … Continue reading Chapter Book Must Reads – February 2024
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